Tabuk Airport Says Both Flydubai Pilots Are Injured and Hospitalized
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Tabuk airport said the captain and co-pilot of an Israel-bound flydubai flight suffered injuries during the flight and were transferred to hospital for medical care. The airport said it declared emergency readiness after receiving the distress call and was coordinating with flydubai to secure a replacement aircraft for passengers. The airline identified the diverted service as FZ1073 from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport on September 30. It said the aircraft landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, and all passengers were safe and accounted for.